Nasdaq Technology

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Bank of America (BAC). Shares have added about 8.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Technology stocks were mixed pre-bell Thursday with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) recently down 0.1% while the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.3% higher.

It is never too late to invest in mutual funds for retirement. As such, if you plan to invest in some of the best funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can provide you with valuable guidance.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed prices rose 0% over last month and 3.2% over the prior year in October, a deceleration from September's 0.4% monthly increase and 3.7% annual gain in prices. Core inflation marked its slowest

If investors are looking at the Mutual Fund Equity Report fund category, make sure to pass over American Funds New Perspective F1 (NPFFX). NPFFX possesses a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 4 (Sell), which is based on various forecasting

If you have been looking for Mutual Fund Equity Report funds, a place to start could be Conestoga Small Cap Investors (CCASX). CCASX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors l

If you've been stuck searching for Mutual Fund Bond funds, you might want to consider passing on by Metropolitan West Total Retail Bond M (MWTRX) as a possibility. MWTRX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), which is

Mutual Fund Bond fund seekers should consider taking a look at American Century CA High Yield Municipals A (CAYAX). CAYAX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, c

If you have been looking for Mutual Fund Equity Report funds, a place to start could be Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX). VASIX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 03/03/2005.

The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) was launched on 11/08/2005, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market, the SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

The First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF (FVD) was launched on 08/19/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RSPM) was launched on 11/01/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials ETFs category of the market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market, the Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2011.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2006.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFL) debuted on 11/08/2017, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market.

Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, November 16: